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"It was nice to see you yesterday" vs "it was nice to meet you yesterday"

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'It was nice to meet you yesterday' is typically used when you are meeting someone for the first time, while 'It was nice to see you yesterday' is used when you are already acquainted with the person. The choice between the two depends on the nature of your relationship with the person you are referring to.

Last Updated: March 22, 2024

It was nice to see you yesterday

This phrase is correct and commonly used when you are already acquainted with the person.

This phrase is used to express that you enjoyed seeing someone you already know on the day prior.

Examples:

  • It was nice to see you yesterday. Let's catch up soon.
  • It was nice to see you yesterday. You always bring a smile to my face.

Alternatives:

  • It was great seeing you yesterday
  • I enjoyed seeing you yesterday
  • Seeing you yesterday was a pleasure
  • I'm glad we saw each other yesterday
  • Nice to have seen you yesterday

it was nice to meet you yesterday

This is correct

This is a nice thing to say to someone you've just met.

ExpertExplanation provided by a TextRanch English expert


Some examples from our editors:

  • It was nice to meet you yesterday; I'm so glad we were introduced.
  • It was nice to meet you yesterday; I can't believe our paths hadn't crossed before.

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • It was a pleasure meeting you yesterday

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